Overview

• A Weibo user known as "OvO" alleges Apple told suppliers it will stop ordering the Camera Control component, suggesting iPhone 18 models might omit the button.
• MacRumors, 9to5Mac, and AppleInsider relayed the claim but emphasized the leaker’s nonexistent track record and absence of sourcing.
• The rumored rationale cites low user engagement with Camera Control and a desire to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Introduced on iPhone 16 Pro models, the hardware shutter and slider drew mixed reactions, with some reviewers reporting little real‑world use.
• No trusted supply‑chain or analyst confirmation has appeared, and a separate anonymous tip about adding a second Camera Control button to iPhone 17 Pros is also unverified.